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<p class="DefaultText">You may be entitled to some of the over $8 billion in unclaimed funds in New York State.&nbsp; A simple internet search is all it takes to see if you are eligible.&nbsp; <strong><br /></strong></p>
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<p class="DefaultText"><strong>Why does New York State have unclaimed funds?</strong></p>
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<p class="DefaultText">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Banks, insurance companies, utilities, investment companies and many other businesses are required by State law to turn over inactive accounts to the State.&nbsp; The Office of the State Comptroller then serves as the custodian of this money until it is claimed.</p>
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<p class="DefaultText"><strong>What are some types of unclaimed funds?</strong></p>
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<p class="DefaultText">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unclaimed funds are money or the rights to money that have been dormant or forgotten. Some common examples include: savings accounts, checking accounts, uncashed checks, telephone/utility deposits, rental security deposits, wages, insurance benefits/policies, safe deposit box contents, mortgage insurance refunds, stocks and dividends, mutual funds, certificates of deposit, trust funds, and estate proceed.</p>
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<p class="DefaultText"><a name="Search"><strong>How can I search to see if I am entitled to unclaimed funds?</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<p class="style3">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To see if there are unclaimed funds in your name, visit the New York State Comptroller&rsquo;s website and conduct a search by clicking <a href="http://www.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/index.htm">HERE</a>.&nbsp; There is no charge to search or file a claim to recover unclaimed funds.</p>
<p class="style3"><strong>Where can I get more information about filing a claim for unclaimed funds?</strong></p>
<p class="style3"><a href="http://www.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/reqdoc.htm">CLICK HERE</a> for more information from the New York State Comptroller&rsquo;s website.</p>
<p class="DefaultText">If you have any questions or need assistance, you may contact the Office of the State Comptroller&nbsp;at 1-800-221-9311 or via email by <a href="mailto:NYSOUF@osc.state.ny.us">NYSOUF@osc.state.ny.us</a>.</p>
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